Thai Polyphosphate and Chemicals Co., Ltd.

Bangkok, Thailand

MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET

SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSHATE (SHMP)

SECTION 1: CHEMICAL PRODUCT & COMPANY IDENTIFICATION

Date of Issue: 27/09/03 Rev-02

1.1 Product Details

1.1.1 Product name 1. SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE
2. SODIUM POLYPHOSPHATE - GLASS
1.1.2 Chemical name Sodium Hexametaphosphate
1.1.3 Chemical formula (NaPO3)n where n = 3-30
1.2 Company Thai
AdityaPolyphosphate
Birla Chemicals & Chemicals Co.,Ltd.
77 Moo 6 Soi Sukhaphiban 1,
Poochao Saming Prai Road,
Samrong, Phrapradaeng,
Samutprakarn 10130
Telephone : +66 (0) 2396 1715-6, 2748 5173 – 4
Fax : +66 (0) 2398 0774
E-mail: mktg@thaipoly.co.th
website: www.thaipoly.com
1.3 Emergency Telephone: +66 (0) 2396 1715 - 6, 2748 5173 –4

SECTION 2: COMPOSITION

2.1 Ingredients Sodium polyphosphate of general formula

(NaPO3)n where n = 3-30
2.2 CAS Number 68915-31-1

SECTION 3: HAZARDS

3.1 No known hazards

SECTION 4: FIRST AID MEASURES

4.1 Eye Contact Wash with water

4.2 Skin contact None required
4.3 Inhalation/ingestion If any symptoms following ingestion or
inhalation obtain medical advice

SECTION 5: FIRE-FIGHTING MEASURES

5.1 Governed by other materials present. No special fire-fighting equipment or measures

required.

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SECTION 6: ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

6.1 Sweep up spillage and recover/recycle if possible. Otherwise place in paper or plastic
sacks and dispose of as industrial waste.

SECTION 7: HANDLING & STORAGE

7.1 Handling No special precaution required.

7.2 Storage Hygroscopic solid.
Store in tightly sealed containers in a dry cool
place.
Store one pallet high to avoid compaction.
Protect food grade material from
contamination.

SECTION 8: EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION

8.1 Regulations None

8.2 Air contamination limits None listed

SECTION 9: PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

9.1 Form Hygroscopic glassy chips or powder or

granules dependent on type.
9.2 Colour White
9.3 Odour None
9.4 Change in physical state Melts above 600oC
9.5 Bulk Density 0.8-1.5 g/ml
9.6 Vapour pressure Not applicable
9.7 Viscosity Not applicable
9.8 Solubility Greater than 50 g per 100 g water at 25oC
9.9 pH Value 7.0 at 25oC (1% soln.)
9.10 Flash point Not applicable
9.11 Ignition temperature Does not burn
9.12 Explosion limits Not relevant

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SECTION 10: STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

10.1 Thermal decomposition None. Melts at around 600oC

10.2 Hazardous thermal decomposition None
products
10.3 Hazardous reactions None

SECTION 11: TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

11.1 Low toxicity - when of suitable purity is a permitted food additive.

SECTION 12: ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

12.1 Ecological effects Hydrolyses in water to orthophosphate which

may act as a plant nutrient and precipitate
heavy metals.

SECTION 13: DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

13.1 Sweep up spillage and recover/recycle if possible. Otherwise place in paper or plastic
sacks and dispose of as industrial waste.

SECTION 14: TRANSPORT INFORMATION

14.1 Not classified as a substance hazardous for transport.

SECTION 15: REGULATORY INFORMATION

15.1 Not classified as a substance hazardous for supply

SECTION 16: OTHER INFORMATION

16.1 This product may be used for: Boiler water treatment. Detergent builder, Dispersant in
paper - coating mixtures, Pre-tanning agent for leather, Deflocculant in ceramics, Bonding
agent in refractory, paint manufacture, seafood preservative, food additive for a wide variety
of prepared foods e.g. Cheese, ham, sausages, jams, and canned vegetables.

DISCLAIMER: Every endeavor has been made to ensure that the information contained in this leaflet reliable
but we cannot accept liability for any loss, injury or damage which may result from it use. Data given in this
Material Safety Data Sheet are solely for guidance in safe handling and use of the product (s) by customers.
They do not form part of any specification. Any liability is not acceptable since application of this product is
not in our control.

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